 Today we celebrate the series launch of Terry C. Jenning's CAMI CAMPOS. We sat down with Terry to learn more about this series.
Grumpy Cami Campos is always getting in a mess-mostly of her own making. How she gets herself out of these messes, real and imagined, is the source of hilarity--from dealing with a splinter in her butt and a baby brother’s blow out at the posaditas pageant; to saving snakes around St. Patrick’s Day; to finding the true history of America’s Thanksgiving. With a diverse cast of characters, the six-book chapter book series follows Cami as she finds solutions and navigates American holidays within the backdrop of her Cuban and Latine customs, exploring the intersection of culture, family, and sense of self. Read more after the link...
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 Today we celebrate the book birthday of The Heron Princess written by Musa Karla Arenas Valenti and illustrated by Vanessa Morales. This is the 4th book in the "Legendarios" chapter book series. We sat down with Karla to learn more about this exciting story!
Tell us about this latest installment in the series. It’s been a few months since Emma and Martín moved to Chicago. When they first arrived, their family thought outgoing Emma would adjust quickly and shy Martín might have a harder time making friends. But surprisingly, Martín is fitting in just fine, while Emma wants to go back to Mexico more than anything. She might not be able to go back to their previous home, but she can visit Mexico in the book of legends! And even better, this time the twins are joined by their abuela on the adventure. The book brings them into the story of Princess Hapunda and Lake Pátzcuaro. When an enemy tribe demands that Hapunda’s father hand her over to them, she faces a difficult choice: go with their enemies or refuse and risk her people’s safety. Can the twins find a way to help the princess out of the tricky situation, or is this a tale without a happy ending? That definitely sounds intriguing! Click the link below to see how teachers and educators can use "Legendarios" in a classroom setting.  Today we celebrate the book birthday of The Child King of Uxmal, the third book in Karla Arenas Valenti's exciting "Legendarios" series. We sat down with Musa Karla to learn more about this book.
Emma and Martín swap the cool Chicago fall for the hot jungles of the Puuc Hills when they dive into the myth of the Child King of Uxmal. There, they meet Nicte the healer. Nicte is determined to save her village from constant droughts and the burden of their ruthless king. She’s following rumors of a prophecy, which leads her to three strange items: a giant egg and a drum and rattle that will only play for the rightful king of Uxmal. Emma and Martín are eager to help Nicte follow the prophecy when they are yanked out of the jungle—and discover that there’s a page missing from their book! Can the twins find a way back into the legend to save Nicte’s village, or is this the end of the story? Sounds exciting! Read more after the link...  Today we celebrate the book birthday of The Beginning of All Things, the exciting second book in Karla Arenas Valenti's chapter book series "Legendarios" (illustrated by Vanessa Morales). We sat down with Musa Karla Arenas Valenti to learn more about the inspiration behind this book.
Tell us a little bit about the book: "Legendarios" is a series pitches as "Magic Tree House" meets "Heroes in Training" inspired by Mexican mythology and following twins, Emma and Martin, whose magical book transports them into ancient legends! In Book 2 (The Beginning of All Things) Emma and Martín are settling into their new home in Chicago and getting ready to start at their new school. When they learn they’ll be in separate classes for the first time, they aren’t sure they can face so much change alone. But when life gets stressful, the siblings now have the perfect escape—into the book of legends! They enter the creation story of when the giant Ometecuhtli made the world. As soon as they arrive, they realize they have a major problem: it takes a magical object to activate Emma’s necklace and open the portal home, but how can they find one when nothing exists yet? It's quite possible Emma and Martín will be stuck at the beginning of time for eternity! Sounds exciting, doesn't it? Today, we're thrilled to share the cover of The Heron Princess (part of the Legendarios chapter book series) by Karla Arenas Valenti and beautifully illustrated by Vanessa Morales. Here's the scoop on The Heron Princess: It’s been a few months since 9 year-old twins, Emma and Martín moved to Chicago. When they first arrived, their family thought outgoing Emma would adjust quickly and shy Martín might have a harder time making friends. But surprisingly, Martín is fitting in just fine, while Emma wants to go back to Mexico more than anything. She might not be able to go back to their previous home, but she can visit Mexico in a magical book of legends! And even better, this time the twins are joined by their abuela as they embark on a new Legendario adventure. The book of legends brings them into the story of Princess Hapunda and Lake Pátzcuaro. When an enemy tribe demands that Hapunda’s father hand her over to them, she faces a difficult choice: go with their enemies or refuse and risk her people’s safety. Can the twins find a way to help the princess out of the tricky situation, or is this a tale without a happy ending? An exciting new book with a cover to match!   Today we celebrate the book birthday of THE WRATH OF THE RAIN GOD, the first book in the Legendarios Chapter Book series by Karla Arenas Valenti, illustrated by Vanessa Morales. We sat down with Musa Karla Arenas Valenti to learn more about the inspiration behind this series.
Legendarios is an action-packed chapter book series inspired by Mexican mythology that follows twins, Emma and Martín, whose magical book of legends transports them to incredible places! It's a little bit of Magic Tree House meets Heroes in Training, with a very Mexican twist. In the first book, Emma and Martín are swept into a legend where they encounter Tlaloc, the god of rain. Tlaloc is wrathful because his lightning bolt has been stolen, and his rage is manifesting as a torrential downpour over the ancient city of Texcoco. The rain won’t stop until the lightning bolt has been returned, so Emma and Martín (and a new friend, Nelli) set out to recover it and save Nelli's village. Intrigued? Read more below... Today, we're thrilled to share the cover to Vampirita and the Angry Mob / Vampirita y la turba enfurecida, written by Mariana Llanos, illustrated by Laura Brenlla, and published by Reycraft Books. Here's the scoop on Vampirita: Vampirita's life takes an unexpected turn when she swaps Lima, Peru, for Sunny City, California. Join her in this whimsical tale, navigating the challenges of fitting into a town that's a far cry from her eerie hometown. Will Vampirita's mischievous plan to bring spooky back succeed, or will she discover unexpected enchantment in the seemingly mundane? What you'll find in this book:
And now, check out this gorgeous cover!
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